Heres the thing, independence day came out in 1996. The movie was trashed by critics and fans alike, currently sitting at a 30 percent approval rating across the board on rotten. Will smith appears in new independence day 2 trailer video. Independence day 3 is the third film in the independence day franchise created by roland emmerich. Independence day 2 is nowhere says roland emmerich. The film features an ensemble cast that includes will smith, bill pullman, jeff. And while people are excited for the new independence day movie, many people are afraid its not going to live up to the original especially without. Independence day wasnt supposed to be a will smith vehicle. He does not reprise his role in the sequel, according to roland emmerich that hes too expensive. The original independence day was will smiths introduction to the blockbuster movie world, so seeing the sequel without him in it may seem a little strange. Even if that emotion was disgust, you had a reaction.
Independence day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesnt even blink at such howlers in the plot. Will smith is back in talks to star in independence day 2 b. Rent independence day 1996 starring will smith and bill pullman on dvd and bluray. How can there be an independence day reboot without will smith. Producer dean devlin reveals why the independence day sequel is no longer a 2part movie, explaining plans for his stargate remake. Why will smith chose suicide squad over independence day sequel. Will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell, randy quaid, margaret colin, vivica a. When 20th century fox announced that there would be a sequel to 1996s independence day, the first question on everyones mind was. Oct, 2009 indeed, hes been talking about a potential independence day 2 movie to mtv. Roland emmerich explains why will smith opted out of independence day 2. It will follow the events of the third film and take our heroes into outer space for a final showdown with the evil aliens. Will smith wont be in independence day 2, director.
We talked to our sources in big hollywood to deliver to you all the news, rumors. Every hit movie deserves a sequel, and independence day. This time, some heroes from the first movie team up with new ones to. Theres going to be a new independence day movie and will. Smith s performance in michael bays bad boys, secondbilled to martin lawrence, showed that he was fully capable of shining in leading roles and he cemented that perception in independence day 1996. Independence day 2 trailer dean devlin and i are still set to make a sequel likely because weve found some sort of idea and we approached fox and fox has not quite figured out how to incorporate deans and my deal, and wills smith deal. The director talks about the sequels delay, and also reveals more details about anonymous and foundation. This is the film that skyrocketed smith to blockbuster actionhero status. The documentarystyle look at the first film here, the war of 1996 gives background for the upcoming movie, and helps to bridge the nearly 20year gap between the release of.
While test piloting the esds new alien hybrid fighter, an unknown. That movie was centered around another fatherson duo, but starring his reallife son jaden. Independence day 1996 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The great thing about a sequel to a schlocky 20yearold action movie is that the expectations are never going to be very high. See more ideas about independence day, independence, movies. Few blockbusters were bigger for 90s movie fans than independence day, launching will smith s career into the stratosphere and earning a sequel in 2016 with independence day. The original independence day kicked off smiths career as a major box. Independence day 2, which was recently set for a july 3, 2015 release date by. Twenty years ago, independence day launched a young will smiths career into the stratosphere. Will smith explains why he passed on independence day 2. Fighting superior technology, mankinds best weapon is the will to survive. Todays episode well be discussing independence day starring will smith. The plans for independence day 3 ground to a halt when resurgence bombed at the box office.
In the very beginning, i wanted to work with him and. A sequel to the 1996 film independence day, it stars an ensemble cast featuring. Earning top billing for the first time, smith s charismatic swagger as captain steven hiller energized and grounded the movie. The film features an ensemble cast that includes will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell, judd hirsch, margaret colin, randy quaid, robert loggia, james rebhorn, harvey fierstein, vivica a. How will smith won and lost the fourth of july vogue. The bombastic alien invasiondisaster flick cemented will smith as a bonafide movie. The new xmen trailer shows off the incredible power of a new villain more. The real reason fans will never get to see independence day 3. Resurgence was supposed to kickstart a whole new franchise in 2016, but a third movie hasnt materialized since then and it likely never will. Jul 03, 2019 why we still watch independence day the recordbreaking 1996 will smith vehicle and alien invasion spectacle feels like an artifact from a lost era of blockbuster movies. Why we still watch independence day the recordbreaking 1996 will smith vehicle and alien invasion spectacle feels like an artifact from a lost era of blockbuster movies.
Resurgence was released in june of 2016 with a thud. With will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell. However, smith later stated that he declined the role due to scheduling conflicts with concussion and suicide squad. This time, some heroes from the first movie team up with new ones to once again stave off the alien menace. Jun 24, 2016 twenty years ago, independence day launched a young will smiths career into the stratosphere.
Dec, 2015 t he actionpacked new trailer for independence day. Resurgence dropped on sunday, but the sequel to the 1996 scifi blockbuster was missing one. The great thing about a sequel to a 20yearold action movie is that the expectations are never really that high. The movie was trashed by critics and fans alike, currently sitting at a 30 percent approval rating across the. The next alien invasion will have to happen without will smith. Independence day 2, which was recently set for a july 3, 2015 release date by 20th century fox, will not feature the original film. The actor explains why he chose to pursue new things instead of returning to. Independence day clip welcome to earth 1996 will smith subscribe for more movie clips here. Smith, unfortunately, declined to appear in the sequel, leaving his two costars from independence day, bill pullman and jeff goldblum, to give it that old school try alongside veterans like. However, smith later stated that he declined the role due to. The movie is set up to take place 20 years after the great fictional war of 1996. Here, aliens, in numerous gargantuan spaceships, arrive without warning and hover over the worlds most important cities, creating global panic.
This coming independence day, go out and appreciate that you live in a great society and that despite petty differences if any, you and your neighbors pull together in times of need. He played captain steven hiller in the 1996 film independence day. Independence day clip welcome to earth 1996 will smith. Theres been no movement on independence day 3, and theres a pretty good reason why. Jul 19, 20 the day is 4th of july and it is the independence day.
Heres how will smiths character died in independence day. T he actionpacked new trailer for independence day. The day is 4th of july and it is the independence day. Pictures focus at tcl chinese theatre on february 24. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy earth. Principal photography began in april 2015 at locations primarily in new mexico. The film focuses on disparate groups of people who. Few blockbusters were bigger for 90s movie fans than independence day, launching will smiths career into the stratosphere and earning a sequel in 2016 with independence day. Independence day 3 was set up by resurgence, but it bombed at a. Independence day was directed by roland emmerich and also starred will smith, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell, judd hirsch and randy quaid, all of who have yet to comment on the trump video the. Mar 03, 2015 it was all the way back in 20 that we first learned that one of the main protagonists in roland emmerichs upcoming independence day 2 would be the stepson of will smith s character from the. The survivors set out in convoys towards area 51, a strange government testing ground where it is rumored the military has a captured alien spacecraft of their own. Heres what happened to will smiths independence day.
Directed by roland emmerich, independence day is a pastiche of conventions from flyingsaucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in. It was all the way back in 20 that we first learned that one of the main protagonists in roland emmerichs upcoming independence day 2 would be the stepson of. Fox, and bill pullman, all members of the original cast who signed on for round two. Why will smith didnt return to independence day sequel.
But smiths familiar face will not be appearing on the silver screen to do battle against aliens with jeff goldblum, vivica a. Why will smith isnt in independence day 2 business insider. Smiths performance in michael bays bad boys, secondbilled to martin lawrence, showed that he was fully capable of shining in leading roles and he cemented that perception in independence day 1996. Jul 04, 2016 independence day wasnt supposed to be a will smith vehicle.
Independence day 2 and 3 could happen without will smith. Jun 22, 20 the next alien invasion will have to happen without will smith. Turns out, smiths character steven hiller has passed away. Yes, people have been clamoring for a new independence day for years. Earning top billing for the first time, smiths charismatic swagger as captain steven hiller energized and grounded the movie. Smith went back and forth for years on independence day.
Shooting began in july 1995 in new york city, and the film was officially completed on june 20, 1996. Headquarters on thursday, saying he wants to boldly go to new creation. Director roland emmerich and producer dean devlin took the world by storm with 1996s independence day, which premiered over the july 4th weekend and became a blockbuster. Apr 24, 2016 will smith makes a short appearance in the new independence day 2 movie trailer. I was eight years old in 1996 and, quite frankly, this was probably the type of movie that spoke to me as a child. Resurgence dropped on sunday, but the sequel to the 1996 scifi blockbuster was missing one familiar face. Resurgence is in theaters today, but its missing one very familiar face from the allstar cast. Independence day is a 1996 american epic science fiction action film directed and cowritten by roland emmerich. Will smith makes a short appearance in the new independence day 2 movie trailer. Heres why will smith isnt in the new independence day movie. Rent independence day 1996 on dvd and bluray netflix.
Independence day 2 just cast will smiths son cinemablend. All of will smith s one liners made you cringe or laugh. After will smith was noticeably missing in the trailer for the upcoming sequel to independence day, it was confirmed that the actors alienkilling alter ego would not be appearing in. Indeed, hes been talking about a potential independence day 2 movie to mtv. Resurgence apr 04, 2018 the original was never a deep or particularly smart movie, but it was massive fun and had its heart in the right place. Feb 09, 2016 the original independence day was will smiths introduction to the blockbuster movie world, so seeing the sequel without him in it may seem a little strange. Pictures focus at tcl chinese theatre on february 24, 2015 in hollywood, california. In october 2011, however, discussions for will smith returning were halted, due to. For years afterwards, smith virtually owned independence day weekend at the. Independence day, one of the first really big blockbuster movies i.
Independence day 3 2019 cast, plot, rumors, and release. Jun 24, 2015 roland emmerich explains why will smith opted out of independence day 2. As emmerich told the new york times in 1996, one of the points we made was that we didnt want this to be a moviestar movie. Independence day harks back to the classic alieninvasion movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the disaster movies of the 1970s. That creative decision effectively precludes smith from returning for any future movies, and without its biggest, most.
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